TKR 1 week ago...
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Hi everyone,
I have a question my mom got a total knee replacement 1 week ago today and i have a question for anyone who can help.
There was a lot of swelling which has come down a wee bit, but there was also bruising which pretty much went from her hip down to her calve. I dunno if this is normal. The bruise went bright purple and now looks like its getting better and is yellowish.
another thing is her leg near the incision is quite warm. She is putting ice packs to help with the swelling...but im unsure if the fact that her leg is warm is normal.
please any input would be most helpful.
thanks
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carol45436 louiz96334
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Timo007 louiz96334
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It all sounds pretty normal for a week post op. People bruise and heal differently. The warmness at the incision site also sounds similar to what i experienced ( I am 8 weeks post op and have been back at work for a week and doing OK) Just keep an eye on the incision site and if it weeps or looks like it's getting worse or infected, then seek medical help straight away. Keep the ice going and it should slowly settle down and heal over the coming days and weeks.
Oldfatguy1 louiz96334
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louiz96334
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i thought it may be normal- but family and frineds who have come to visit have made me nervous with some of their comments and needed to do my own research and found the perfect site to get all my answers!
i have been perusing the past posts and they are so informative and helps to get a real understanding of the long road ahead for my mom from people who have experienced it and are experiencing it.
thanks again
Annodoremouse louiz96334
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Exercise is a must right from the start , using ice after wards and painkillers taken regularly to keep the pain under control. Painkillers to start with shouldnt be missed or left until there is pain as the pain is much harder to deal with then. Hope that helps
Butthillrob louiz96334
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paul57039 louiz96334
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My bruising went from the top of my thigh to my toes but gradually disappeared over the first 10 days. The swelling was just about gone after 12 weeks. The heat has sometimes been incredible, and even now it has hot days if I over do it, but it means things are still mending in there so all is good. My replacement is rarely painful now and does walking an stairs really well, strangely it is standing it doesn't like very much. It's 3 months now so I expect small improvements over the next 3 months and all should be good. It's hard work, so give you mom lots of support and help and she will get through this. (Does my bruise win?)
Regards Paul
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